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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 385.38 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 385.38 and 249.96 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 385.38 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/385.38 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 385.38 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 96,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,329.58/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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