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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 385.04 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 385.04 and 64.32 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 385.04 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/385.04 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 385.04 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 24,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765.45/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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