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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.72 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.72 and 242.54 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.72 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.72 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.72 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 93,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067.45/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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