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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.88 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.88 and 235.36 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.88 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.88 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.88 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 90,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,113.46/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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