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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 385.12 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 385.12 and 248.56 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 385.12 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/385.12 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 385.12 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 95,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,725.43/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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