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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 384.54 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 384.54 and 225.24 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 384.54 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/384.54 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 384.54 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 86,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,613.79/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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