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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 352.18 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 352.18 and 213.18 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 352.18 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/352.18 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 352.18 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 75,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077.73/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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