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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 382.74 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 382.74 and 219.16 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 382.74 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/382.74 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 382.74 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 83,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,881.30/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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