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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 351.59 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 351.59 and 216.27 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 351.59 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/351.59 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 351.59 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 76,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,038.37/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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