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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 384.08 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 384.08 and 146.40 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 384.08 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/384.08 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 384.08 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 56,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229.31/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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