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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.71 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.71 and 245.85 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.71 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.71 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.71 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 94,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579.72/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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