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Finding the Third Proportional to 256 and 311.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 256 and 311.50 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 311.50 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/311.50 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 311.50 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 97,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.25/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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