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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 382.84 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 382.84 and 242.44 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 382.84 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/382.84 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 382.84 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 92,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,815.73/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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