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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 385.56 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 385.56 and 216 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 385.56 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/385.56 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 385.56 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 83,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,280.96/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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