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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.46 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.46 and 201.22 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.46 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.46 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.46 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 76,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,958.60/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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