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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 384.89 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 384.89 and 213.51 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 384.89 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/384.89 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 384.89 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 82,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,177.86/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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