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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 383.95 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 383.95 and 239.41 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 383.95 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/383.95 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 383.95 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 91,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,921.47/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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