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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 242.82 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.75 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.75 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.75 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 93,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,425.00/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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