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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 352.70 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 352.70 and 223.03 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 352.70 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/352.70 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 352.70 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 78,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,662.68/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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