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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.22, 968.20 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.22, 968.20 and 255.25 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.22 : 968.20 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.22/968.20 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.22x = 968.20 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.22x = 247,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,137.78/645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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