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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 424.89 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 424.89 and 255.92 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 424.89 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/424.89 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 424.89 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 108,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,735.72/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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