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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.62 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.62 and 224.28 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.62 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.62 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.62 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 79,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,085.61/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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