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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 382.64 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 382.64 and 238.01 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 382.64 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/382.64 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 382.64 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 91,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,069.04/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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