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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 382.56 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 382.56 and 218.93 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 382.56 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/382.56 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 382.56 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 83,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,751.95/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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