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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 383.40 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 383.40 and 231.48 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 383.40 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/383.40 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 383.40 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 88,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749.43/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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