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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 352.92 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 352.92 and 225.12 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 352.92 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/352.92 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 352.92 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 79,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449.35/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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