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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 354.24 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 354.24 and 220.04 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 354.24 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/354.24 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 354.24 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 77,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.53/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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