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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 384.18 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 384.18 and 153.36 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 384.18 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/384.18 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 384.18 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 58,917.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,917.84/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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