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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.04 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.04 and 148.48 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.04 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.04 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.04 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 57,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.74/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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