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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 353.72 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 353.72 and 217.14 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 353.72 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/353.72 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 353.72 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 76,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806.42/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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