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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 382.22 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 382.22 and 216.57 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 382.22 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/382.22 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 382.22 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 82,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,777.39/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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