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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 353.81 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 353.81 and 245.85 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 353.81 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/353.81 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 353.81 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 86,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982.96/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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