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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 385.56 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 385.56 and 221.00 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 385.56 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/385.56 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 385.56 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 85,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,206.83/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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