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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 383.58 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 383.58 and 217.82 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 383.58 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/383.58 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 383.58 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 83,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,551.40/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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