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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 488.86 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 488.86 and 256.28 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 488.86 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/488.86 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 488.86 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 125,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,285.04/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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