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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 385.28 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 385.28 and 209.16 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 385.28 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/385.28 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 385.28 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 80,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,585.16/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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