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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 354.03 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 354.03 and 158.31 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 354.03 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/354.03 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 354.03 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 56,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.49/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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