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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 384.75 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 384.75 and 217.94 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 384.75 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/384.75 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 384.75 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 83,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,850.49/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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