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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.49 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.49 and 239.28 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.49 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.49 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.49 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 92,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,000.77/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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