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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.66 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.66 and 158.82 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.66 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.66 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.66 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 61,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091.70/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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