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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 535.52 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 535.52 and 255.66 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 535.52 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/535.52 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 535.52 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 136,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,909.76/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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