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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 383.48 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 383.48 and 82.33 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 383.48 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/383.48 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 383.48 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 31,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571.91/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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