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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 353.59 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 353.59 and 224.06 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 353.59 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/353.59 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 353.59 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 79,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,222.49/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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