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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.32 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.32 and 239.96 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.32 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.32 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.32 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 92,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,463.25/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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