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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 381.71 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 381.71 and 241.58 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 381.71 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/381.71 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 381.71 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 92,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215.06/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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