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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.82 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.82 and 152.57 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.82 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.82 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.82 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 58,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,407.04/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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