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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 384.33 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 384.33 and 228.28 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 384.33 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/384.33 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 384.33 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 87,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,732.75/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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