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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 465.06 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 465.06 and 256.32 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 465.06 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/465.06 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 465.06 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 119,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,204.18/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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