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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 351.63 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 351.63 and 228.78 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 351.63 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/351.63 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 351.63 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 80,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,445.91/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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