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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 385.16 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 385.16 and 247.86 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 385.16 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/385.16 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 385.16 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 95,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,464.52/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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