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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.13 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.13 and 218.07 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.13 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.13 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.13 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 76,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,570.92/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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