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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 353.25 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 353.25 and 212.31 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 353.25 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/353.25 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 353.25 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 74,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,998.51/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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