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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 382.82 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 382.82 and 152.81 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 382.82 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/382.82 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 382.82 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 58,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.81/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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