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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.74 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.74 and 227.88 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.74 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.74 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.74 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 87,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,446.10/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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