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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.53 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.53 and 231.02 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.53 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.53 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.53 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 88,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,372.08/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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