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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 352.50 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 352.50 and 214.53 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 352.50 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/352.50 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 352.50 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 75,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.89/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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