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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 383.30 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 383.30 and 238.22 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 383.30 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/383.30 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 383.30 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 91,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308.41/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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