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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 354.81 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 354.81 and 229.21 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 354.81 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/354.81 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 354.81 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 81,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326.00/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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