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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 429.43 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 429.43 and 256.56 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 429.43 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/429.43 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 429.43 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 110,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,174.56/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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