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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 383.16 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 383.16 and 242.28 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 383.16 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/383.16 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 383.16 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 92,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.00/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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