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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.33 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.33 and 210.78 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.33 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.33 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.33 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 81,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009.08/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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