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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 384.24 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 384.24 and 221.24 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 384.24 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/384.24 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 384.24 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 85,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009.26/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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