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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.75 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.75 and 219.93 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.75 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.75 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.75 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 84,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,618.07/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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