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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 352.94 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 352.94 and 233.40 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 352.94 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/352.94 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 352.94 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 82,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,376.20/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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