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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 385.36 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 385.36 and 154.39 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 385.36 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/385.36 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 385.36 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 59,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,494.38/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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