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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 384.30 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 384.30 and 216.52 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 384.30 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/384.30 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 384.30 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 83,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,208.64/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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