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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 433.08 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 433.08 and 255.60 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 433.08 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/433.08 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 433.08 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 110,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,695.25/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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