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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 384.30 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 384.30 and 234.47 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 384.30 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/384.30 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 384.30 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 90,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,106.82/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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