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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.54 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.54 and 229.06 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.54 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.54 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.54 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 81,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,210.93/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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