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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 384.26 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 384.26 and 242.84 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 384.26 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/384.26 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 384.26 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 93,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,313.70/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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