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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 352.92 and 219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 352.92 and 219.49 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 352.92 = 219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/352.92 = 219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 352.92 × 219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 77,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462.41/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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