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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.04 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.04 and 229.84 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.04 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.04 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.04 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 81,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142.71/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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