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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 353.82 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 353.82 and 221.98 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 353.82 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/353.82 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 353.82 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 78,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,540.96/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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