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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.12 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.12 and 225.84 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.12 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.12 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.12 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 86,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.66/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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