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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 382.70 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 382.70 and 248.18 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 382.70 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/382.70 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 382.70 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 94,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,978.49/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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