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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.36 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.36 and 209.68 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.36 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.36 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.36 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 80,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590.61/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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