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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 385 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 385 and 246.81 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 385 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/385 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 385 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 95,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,021.85/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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