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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 692.86 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 692.86 and 256.88 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 692.86 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/692.86 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 692.86 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 177,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,981.88/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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