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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 353.46 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 353.46 and 219.34 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 353.46 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/353.46 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 353.46 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 77,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,527.92/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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