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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.08 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.08 and 214.61 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.08 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.08 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.08 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 75,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,774.50/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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