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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.22, 1,261.81 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.22, 1,261.81 and 256.22 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.22 : 1,261.81 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.22/1,261.81 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.22x = 1,261.81 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.22x = 323,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,300.96/841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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