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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 384.08 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 384.08 and 248.54 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 384.08 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/384.08 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 384.08 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 95,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,456.08/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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