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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 380.90 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 380.90 and 245.58 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 380.90 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/380.90 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 380.90 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 93,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.75/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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