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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 384.35 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 384.35 and 233.01 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 384.35 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/384.35 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 384.35 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 89,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,556.23/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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