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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 385.37 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 385.37 and 224.13 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 385.37 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/385.37 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 385.37 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 86,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371.86/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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