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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 385.20 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 385.20 and 224.08 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 385.20 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/385.20 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 385.20 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 86,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,315.62/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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