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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 384.52 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 384.52 and 148.24 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 384.52 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/384.52 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 384.52 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 57,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001.24/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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