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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.87 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.87 and 248.67 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.87 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.87 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.87 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 87,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,995.61/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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