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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 382.15 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 382.15 and 216.51 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 382.15 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/382.15 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 382.15 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 82,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,739.30/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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