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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.43 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.43 and 255.18 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.43 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.43 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.43 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 130,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,761.89/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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