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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 353.16 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 353.16 and 233.25 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 353.16 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/353.16 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 353.16 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 82,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374.57/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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