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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 432.95 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 432.95 and 255.96 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 432.95 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/432.95 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 432.95 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 110,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,816.60/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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