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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 353.26 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 353.26 and 217.25 is: 299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 353.26 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/353.26 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 353.26 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 76,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,745.56/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.16

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