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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 383.95 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 383.95 and 228.03 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 383.95 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/383.95 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 383.95 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 87,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,550.96/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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