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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 384.82 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 384.82 and 235.89 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 384.82 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/384.82 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 384.82 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 90,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,773.27/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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