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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.49 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.49 and 219.66 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.49 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.49 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.49 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 84,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,237.41/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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