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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 384.39 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 384.39 and 224.80 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 384.39 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/384.39 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 384.39 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 86,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410.87/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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