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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 365.22 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 365.22 and 256.56 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 365.22 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/365.22 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 365.22 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 93,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,700.84/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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