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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 383.08 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 383.08 and 153.36 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 383.08 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/383.08 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 383.08 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 58,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,749.15/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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