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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 384.70 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 384.70 and 238.47 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 384.70 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/384.70 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 384.70 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 91,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,739.41/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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