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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 488.51 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 488.51 and 256.06 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 488.51 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/488.51 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 488.51 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 125,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,084.15/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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