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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 353.10 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 353.10 and 225.54 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 353.10 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/353.10 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 353.10 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 79,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,638.17/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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