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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 383.98 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 383.98 and 219.42 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 383.98 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/383.98 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 383.98 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 84,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,252.89/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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