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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 383.28 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 383.28 and 245.92 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 383.28 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/383.28 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 383.28 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 94,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.22/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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