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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.52 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.52 and 223.42 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.52 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.52 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.52 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 78,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,983.44/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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