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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 493.10 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 493.10 and 255.25 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 493.10 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/493.10 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 493.10 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 125,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,860.03/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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