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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 352.24 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 352.24 and 218.00 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 352.24 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/352.24 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 352.24 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 76,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,788.66/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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