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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 385.56 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 385.56 and 224.28 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 385.56 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/385.56 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 385.56 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 86,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473.40/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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