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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.94 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.94 and 238.14 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.94 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.94 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.94 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 91,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,431.47/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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