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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.05 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.05 and 220.80 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.05 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.05 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.05 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 84,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,795.22/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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