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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 382.16 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 382.16 and 223.50 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 382.16 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/382.16 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 382.16 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 85,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,411.64/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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