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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 439.92 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 439.92 and 256.56 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 439.92 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/439.92 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 439.92 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 112,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,864.59/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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