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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 506.64 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 506.64 and 256.64 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 506.64 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/506.64 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 506.64 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 130,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,024.09/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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