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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 353.88 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 353.88 and 158.31 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 353.88 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/353.88 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 353.88 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 56,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.74/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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