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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 352.44 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 352.44 and 216.54 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 352.44 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/352.44 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 352.44 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 76,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,317.36/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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