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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 384.24 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 384.24 and 204.84 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 384.24 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/384.24 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 384.24 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 78,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707.72/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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