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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 383.13 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 383.13 and 214.92 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 383.13 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/383.13 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 383.13 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 82,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,342.30/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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