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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 383.49 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 383.49 and 237.24 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 383.49 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/383.49 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 383.49 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 90,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,979.17/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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