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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,423.22 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,423.22 and 255.60 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,423.22 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,423.22 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,423.22 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 363,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,775.03/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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