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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 382.44 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 382.44 and 209.40 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 382.44 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/382.44 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 382.44 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 80,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082.94/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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