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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 477.06 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 477.06 and 256.97 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 477.06 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/477.06 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 477.06 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 122,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592.51/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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