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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.31, 395.47 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.31, 395.47 and 256.11 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.31 : 395.47 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.31/395.47 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.31x = 395.47 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.31x = 101,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,281.84/264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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