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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 382.66 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 382.66 and 223.72 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 382.66 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/382.66 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 382.66 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 85,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,608.70/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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