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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.42 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.42 and 218.04 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.42 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.42 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.42 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 77,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,277.74/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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