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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.09, 384.23 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.09, 384.23 and 152.05 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.09 : 384.23 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.09/384.23 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.09x = 384.23 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.09x = 58,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422.17/256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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