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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 382.44 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 382.44 and 227.52 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 382.44 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/382.44 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 382.44 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 87,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,012.75/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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