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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 383.01 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 383.01 and 237.35 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 383.01 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/383.01 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 383.01 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 90,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,907.42/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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