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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 384.96 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 384.96 and 239.16 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 384.96 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/384.96 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 384.96 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 92,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,063.91/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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