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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 385.02 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 385.02 and 248.22 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 385.02 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/385.02 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 385.02 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 95,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,569.66/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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