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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 545.33 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 545.33 and 255.22 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 545.33 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/545.33 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 545.33 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 139,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,178.40/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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