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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 384.12 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 384.12 and 153.56 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 384.12 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/384.12 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 384.12 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 58,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985.47/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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