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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 384.78 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 384.78 and 148.31 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 384.78 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/384.78 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 384.78 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 57,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.72/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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