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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 374.42 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 374.42 and 256.30 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 374.42 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/374.42 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 374.42 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 95,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,963.85/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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