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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.06 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.06 and 153.28 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.06 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.06 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.06 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 58,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868.72/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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