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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.19 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.19 and 228.48 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.19 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.19 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.19 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 87,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,551.25/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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