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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 384.14 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 384.14 and 228.96 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 384.14 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/384.14 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 384.14 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 87,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,952.69/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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