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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 380.46 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 380.46 and 243.12 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 380.46 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/380.46 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 380.46 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 92,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,497.44/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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