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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 488.85 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 488.85 and 256.31 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 488.85 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/488.85 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 488.85 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 125,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,294.70/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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