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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.56 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.56 and 152.28 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.56 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.56 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.56 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 58,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560.80/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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