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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 351.80 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 351.80 and 232.38 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 351.80 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/351.80 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 351.80 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 81,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,751.28/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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