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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.46 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.46 and 238.17 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.46 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.46 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.46 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 91,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328.67/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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