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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 385.56 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 385.56 and 218.23 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 385.56 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/385.56 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 385.56 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 84,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,140.76/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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