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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 383.22 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 383.22 and 242.34 is: 363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 383.22 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/383.22 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 383.22 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 92,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,869.53/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.77

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