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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 486.68 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 486.68 and 256.68 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 486.68 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/486.68 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 486.68 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 124,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,919.74/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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