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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 385.23 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 385.23 and 153.65 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 385.23 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/385.23 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 385.23 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 59,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,190.59/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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