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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 383.20 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 383.20 and 237.47 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 383.20 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/383.20 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 383.20 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 90,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,998.50/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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