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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 382.80 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 382.80 and 228.80 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 382.80 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/382.80 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 382.80 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 87,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,584.64/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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