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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.34 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.34 and 229.61 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.34 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.34 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.34 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 81,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,128.63/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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