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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 383 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 383 and 214.80 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 383 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/383 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 383 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 82,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.40/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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