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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 472.12 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 472.12 and 256.83 is: 385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 472.12 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/472.12 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 472.12 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 121,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,254.22/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.87

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