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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 382.43 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 382.43 and 244.75 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 382.43 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/382.43 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 382.43 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 93,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,599.74/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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