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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 382.89 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 382.89 and 223.80 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 382.89 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/382.89 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 382.89 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 85,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,690.78/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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