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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 351.84 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 351.84 and 241.47 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 351.84 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/351.84 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 351.84 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 84,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,958.80/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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