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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 355.20 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 355.20 and 244.80 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 355.20 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/355.20 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 355.20 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 86,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952.96/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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