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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.54, 1,358.22 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.54, 1,358.22 and 256.22 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.54 : 1,358.22 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.54/1,358.22 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.54x = 1,358.22 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.54x = 348,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,003.13/905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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