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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 384.62 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 384.62 and 220.72 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 384.62 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/384.62 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 384.62 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 84,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,893.33/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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