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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 383.17 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 383.17 and 235.30 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 383.17 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/383.17 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 383.17 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 90,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,159.90/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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