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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.79 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.79 and 237.42 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.79 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.79 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.79 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 91,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,119.42/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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