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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 582.30 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 582.30 and 256.26 is: 353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 582.30 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/582.30 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 582.30 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 149,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,220.20/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.52

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