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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 384.80 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 384.80 and 244.18 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 384.80 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/384.80 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 384.80 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 93,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,960.46/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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