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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.88 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.88 and 248.96 is: 374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.88 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.88 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.88 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 95,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,570.76/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.14

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