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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 474.90 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 474.90 and 256.06 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 474.90 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/474.90 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 474.90 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 121,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,602.89/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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