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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 385.17 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 385.17 and 218.64 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 385.17 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/385.17 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 385.17 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 84,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,213.57/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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