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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 384.38 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 384.38 and 148.16 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 384.38 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/384.38 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 384.38 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 56,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,949.74/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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