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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 466.74 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 466.74 and 256.44 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 466.74 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/466.74 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 466.74 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 119,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,690.81/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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