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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 382.68 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 382.68 and 147.24 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 382.68 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/382.68 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 382.68 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 56,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345.80/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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