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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 353.56 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 353.56 and 224.04 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 353.56 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/353.56 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 353.56 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 79,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.58/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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