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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 354.28 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 354.28 and 242.37 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 354.28 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/354.28 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 354.28 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 85,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866.84/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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