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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 500.30 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 500.30 and 256.88 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 500.30 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/500.30 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 500.30 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 128,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,513.28/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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