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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.12 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.12 and 256.36 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.12 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.12 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.12 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 120,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,519.96/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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