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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 351.90 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 351.90 and 229.08 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 351.90 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/351.90 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 351.90 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 80,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,613.25/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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