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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 384.72 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 384.72 and 243.16 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 384.72 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/384.72 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 384.72 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 93,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,548.52/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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