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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 383.31 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 383.31 and 152.72 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 383.31 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/383.31 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 383.31 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 58,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537.19/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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