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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 429.83 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 429.83 and 255.54 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 429.83 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/429.83 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 429.83 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 109,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.76/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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