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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 383.18 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 383.18 and 242.49 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 383.18 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/383.18 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 383.18 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 92,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.11/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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