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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 384.75 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 384.75 and 226.80 is: 342

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 384.75 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/384.75 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 384.75 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 87,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,261.30/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342

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