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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 354.17 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 354.17 and 219.41 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 354.17 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/354.17 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 354.17 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 77,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,708.55/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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