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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 383.25 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 383.25 and 241.33 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 383.25 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/383.25 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 383.25 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 92,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,489.72/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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