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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 384.54 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 384.54 and 218.03 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 384.54 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/384.54 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 384.54 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 83,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,841.26/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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