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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.88 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.88 and 148.48 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.88 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.88 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.88 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 57,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146.98/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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