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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.23, 351.59 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.23, 351.59 and 213.77 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.23 : 351.59 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.23/351.59 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.23x = 351.59 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.23x = 75,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.57/255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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