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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.65 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.65 and 229.21 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.65 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.65 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.65 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 87,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,707.21/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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