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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.58, 382.45 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.58, 382.45 and 238.41 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.58 : 382.45 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.58/382.45 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.58x = 382.45 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.58x = 91,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,181.64/255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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