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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 378.38 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 378.38 and 256.08 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 378.38 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/378.38 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 378.38 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 96,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,895.55/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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