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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 381.62 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 381.62 and 220.90 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 381.62 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/381.62 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 381.62 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 84,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.26/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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