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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.35 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.35 and 210.88 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.35 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.35 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.35 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 81,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,051.73/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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