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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 353.28 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 353.28 and 237.24 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 353.28 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/353.28 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 353.28 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 83,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,812.15/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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