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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 353.53 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 353.53 and 223.08 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 353.53 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/353.53 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 353.53 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 78,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,865.47/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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