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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 382.32 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 382.32 and 225.54 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 382.32 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/382.32 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 382.32 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 86,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228.45/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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