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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.22 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.22 and 255 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.22 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.22 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.22 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 136,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,736.10/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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