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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 353.84 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 353.84 and 158.24 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 353.84 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/353.84 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 353.84 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 55,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.64/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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