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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.68 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.68 and 226.72 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.68 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.68 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.68 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 86,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,987.93/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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