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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.32 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.32 and 154.28 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.32 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.32 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.32 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 59,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,445.24/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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