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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 382.14 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 382.14 and 232.02 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 382.14 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/382.14 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 382.14 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 88,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,664.12/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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