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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.51, 1,422.66 and 255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.51, 1,422.66 and 255.25 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.51 : 1,422.66 = 255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.51/1,422.66 = 255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.51x = 1,422.66 × 255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.51x = 363,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,133.97/948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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