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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 381 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 381 and 230.88 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 381 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/381 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 381 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 87,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,965.28/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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