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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 354.56 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 354.56 and 224.16 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 354.56 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/354.56 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 354.56 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 79,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,477.05/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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