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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.75 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.75 and 226.32 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.75 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.75 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.75 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 87,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,076.62/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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