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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.78 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.78 and 221.85 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.78 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.78 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.78 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 85,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,363.44/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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