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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 351.82 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 351.82 and 218.58 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 351.82 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/351.82 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 351.82 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 76,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,899.72/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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