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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 382.56 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 382.56 and 229.08 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 382.56 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/382.56 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 382.56 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 87,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,636.84/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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