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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 435.36 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 435.36 and 256.80 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 435.36 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/435.36 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 435.36 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 111,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,800.45/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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