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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 383.60 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 383.60 and 153.23 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 383.60 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/383.60 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 383.60 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 58,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,777.49/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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