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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 381.97 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 381.97 and 221.47 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 381.97 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/381.97 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 381.97 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 84,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,594.90/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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