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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 383.37 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 383.37 and 231.44 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 383.37 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/383.37 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 383.37 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 88,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,725.24/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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