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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 218.22 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.02 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.02 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.02 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 76,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,817.80/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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