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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.30 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.30 and 217.90 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.30 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.30 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.30 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 83,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,738.97/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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