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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 352.45 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 352.45 and 224.72 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 352.45 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/352.45 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 352.45 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 79,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,202.56/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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