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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.46 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.46 and 148.12 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.46 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.46 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.46 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 56,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946.22/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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