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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.02 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.02 and 235.83 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.02 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.02 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.02 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 90,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091.78/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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