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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 476.96 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 476.96 and 256.82 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 476.96 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/476.96 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 476.96 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 122,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,489.20/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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