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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.95 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.95 and 224.58 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.95 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.95 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.95 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 86,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,676.65/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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