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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 385.04 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 385.04 and 220.11 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 385.04 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/385.04 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 385.04 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 84,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,751.15/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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