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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 382.64 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 382.64 and 247.75 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 382.64 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/382.64 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 382.64 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 94,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,796.86/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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