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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 338.68 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 338.68 and 255.30 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 338.68 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/338.68 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 338.68 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 86,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,465.00/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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