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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 384.72 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 384.72 and 112.22 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 384.72 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/384.72 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 384.72 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 43,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.28/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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