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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 598.22 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 598.22 and 256.25 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 598.22 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/598.22 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 598.22 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 153,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,293.88/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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