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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 385.19 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 385.19 and 238.16 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 385.19 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/385.19 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 385.19 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 91,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,733.73/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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