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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.23, 582.78 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.23, 582.78 and 256.45 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.23 : 582.78 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.23/582.78 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.23x = 582.78 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.23x = 149,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,453.93/422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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