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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 380.99 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 380.99 and 235.93 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 380.99 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/380.99 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 380.99 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 89,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,886.97/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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