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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.51 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.51 and 229.50 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.51 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.51 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.51 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 81,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360.05/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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