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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.55 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.55 and 248.55 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.55 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.55 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.55 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 95,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081.56/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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