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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 384.63 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 384.63 and 243.46 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 384.63 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/384.63 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 384.63 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 93,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,642.02/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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