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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.49, 384.76 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.49, 384.76 and 242.65 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.49 : 384.76 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.49/384.76 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.49x = 384.76 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.49x = 93,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,362.01/256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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