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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.36 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.36 and 210.16 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.36 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.36 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.36 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 80,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,777.10/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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