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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 433.80 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 433.80 and 256.08 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 433.80 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/433.80 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 433.80 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 111,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,087.50/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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