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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 384.81 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 384.81 and 153.72 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 384.81 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/384.81 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 384.81 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 59,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152.99/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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