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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 381.42 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 381.42 and 247.50 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 381.42 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/381.42 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 381.42 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 94,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,401.45/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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