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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 384.88 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 384.88 and 205.28 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 384.88 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/384.88 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 384.88 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 79,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.17/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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