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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.44 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.44 and 233.10 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.44 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.44 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.44 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 82,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153.76/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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