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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 387.43 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 387.43 and 239.36 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 387.43 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/387.43 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 387.43 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 92,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734.06/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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