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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 382.83 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 382.83 and 230.62 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 382.83 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/382.83 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 382.83 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 88,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,288.25/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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