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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 384.96 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 384.96 and 239.17 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 384.96 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/384.96 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 384.96 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 92,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.88/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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