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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.56 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.56 and 229.08 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.56 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.56 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.56 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 81,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,222.60/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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