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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.48 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.48 and 154.32 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.48 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.48 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.48 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 59,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,487.27/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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