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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 352.28 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 352.28 and 157.04 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 352.28 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/352.28 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 352.28 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 55,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.05/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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