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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.72 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.72 and 154.42 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.72 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.72 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.72 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 59,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408.46/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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