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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 352.22 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 352.22 and 238.04 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 352.22 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/352.22 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 352.22 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 83,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,842.45/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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