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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 382.46 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 382.46 and 242.09 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 382.46 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/382.46 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 382.46 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 92,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,587.83/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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