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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 382.74 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 382.74 and 211.58 is: 317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 382.74 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/382.74 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 382.74 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 80,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,980.13/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.43

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