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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.32 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.32 and 226.44 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.32 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.32 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.32 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 87,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251.86/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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