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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.00 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.00 and 238.28 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.00 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.00 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.00 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 91,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258.13/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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