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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 381.84 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 381.84 and 234.88 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 381.84 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/381.84 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 381.84 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 89,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,686.58/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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