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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 382.20 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 382.20 and 233.80 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 382.20 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/382.20 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 382.20 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 89,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,358.36/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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