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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 353.13 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 353.13 and 228.94 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 353.13 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/353.13 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 353.13 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 80,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,845.58/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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