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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 384 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 384 and 242.16 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 384 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/384 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 384 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 92,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,989.44/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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