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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 354.68 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 354.68 and 245.33 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 354.68 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/354.68 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 354.68 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 87,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015.14/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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