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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 354.24 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 354.24 and 219.96 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 354.24 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/354.24 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 354.24 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 77,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,918.63/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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