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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 384.50 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 384.50 and 243.37 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 384.50 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/384.50 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 384.50 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 93,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,575.77/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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