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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.51 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.51 and 226.80 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.51 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.51 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.51 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 80,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,174.93/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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