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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 382.77 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 382.77 and 216.71 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 382.77 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/382.77 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 382.77 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 82,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,948.17/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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