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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 903.24 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 903.24 and 255.45 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 903.24 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/903.24 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 903.24 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 230,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,732.66/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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