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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.25 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.25 and 256.05 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.25 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.25 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.25 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 114,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,004.98/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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