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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 429.36 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 429.36 and 256.16 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 429.36 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/429.36 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 429.36 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 109,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984.86/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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