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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 353.32 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 353.32 and 232.50 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 353.32 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/353.32 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 353.32 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 82,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146.90/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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