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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 352.05 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 352.05 and 241.99 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 352.05 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/352.05 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 352.05 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 85,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190.79/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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