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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 354 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 354 and 219.52 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 354 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/354 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 354 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 77,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,710.08/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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