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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 383.58 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 383.58 and 210 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 383.58 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/383.58 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 383.58 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 80,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,551.80/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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