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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 350.39 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 350.39 and 231.08 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 350.39 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/350.39 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 350.39 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 80,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966.80/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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