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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.88 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.88 and 244.20 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.88 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.88 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.88 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 94,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.90/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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