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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.42 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.42 and 220.44 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.42 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.42 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.42 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 84,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,741.54/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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