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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 383.28 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 383.28 and 252.24 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 383.28 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/383.28 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 383.28 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 96,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,678.55/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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