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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 382.16 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 382.16 and 218.72 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 382.16 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/382.16 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 382.16 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 83,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,586.04/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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