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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 383.81 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 383.81 and 228.65 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 383.81 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/383.81 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 383.81 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 87,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,755.09/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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