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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 353.88 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 353.88 and 226.80 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 353.88 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/353.88 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 353.88 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 80,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,259.98/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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