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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.49, 383.91 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.49, 383.91 and 202.22 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.49 : 383.91 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.49/383.91 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.49x = 383.91 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.49x = 77,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,634.28/256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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