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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.42 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.42 and 243.60 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.42 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.42 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.42 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 93,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,644.71/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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