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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.22 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.22 and 234.84 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.22 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.22 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.22 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 89,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,995.38/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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