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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 385.24 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 385.24 and 228.88 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 385.24 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/385.24 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 385.24 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 88,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173.73/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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