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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 383.21 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 383.21 and 224.32 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 383.21 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/383.21 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 383.21 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 85,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961.67/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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