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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.99, 475.49 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.99, 475.49 and 256.24 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.99 : 475.49 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.99/475.49 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.99x = 475.49 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.99x = 121,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,839.01/316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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