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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 385.08 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 385.08 and 248.01 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 385.08 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/385.08 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 385.08 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 95,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,503.69/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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