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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 354.06 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 354.06 and 213.20 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 354.06 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/354.06 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 354.06 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 75,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,485.59/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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