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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 354.36 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 354.36 and 215.68 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 354.36 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/354.36 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 354.36 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 76,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428.36/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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