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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 354.51 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 354.51 and 249.16 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 354.51 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/354.51 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 354.51 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 88,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,329.71/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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