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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 353.03 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 353.03 and 225.23 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 353.03 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/353.03 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 353.03 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 79,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.06/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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