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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 353.84 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 353.84 and 158.12 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 353.84 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/353.84 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 353.84 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 55,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,946.62/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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