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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 383.57 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 383.57 and 229.83 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 383.57 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/383.57 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 383.57 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 88,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,152.83/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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