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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 383.01 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 383.01 and 219.90 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 383.01 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/383.01 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 383.01 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 84,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,223.90/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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