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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 384.04 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 384.04 and 232.42 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 384.04 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/384.04 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 384.04 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 89,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,258.58/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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