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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 506.12 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 506.12 and 256.23 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 506.12 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/506.12 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 506.12 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 129,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,681.85/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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