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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 382.26 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 382.26 and 223.32 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 382.26 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/382.26 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 382.26 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 85,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,366.30/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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