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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384 and 207.44 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 79,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656.96/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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