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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 384.79 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 384.79 and 224.17 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 384.79 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/384.79 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 384.79 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 86,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258.83/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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