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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 383.16 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 383.16 and 235.44 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 383.16 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/383.16 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 383.16 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 90,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,211.19/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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