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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 472.57 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 472.57 and 255.42 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 472.57 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/472.57 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 472.57 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 120,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,703.19/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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