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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 429.53 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 429.53 and 256.24 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 429.53 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/429.53 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 429.53 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 110,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,061.05/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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