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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 381.98 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 381.98 and 211.58 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 381.98 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/381.98 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 381.98 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 80,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,819.38/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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