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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 555.36 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 555.36 and 255.18 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 555.36 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/555.36 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 555.36 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 141,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,716.76/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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