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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 424.14 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 424.14 and 255.22 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 424.14 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/424.14 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 424.14 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 108,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,249.01/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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