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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 384.32 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 384.32 and 210.40 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 384.32 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/384.32 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 384.32 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 80,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,860.93/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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