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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 353.15 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 353.15 and 228.50 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 353.15 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/353.15 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 353.15 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 80,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692.73/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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