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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 352.88 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 352.88 and 218.48 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 352.88 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/352.88 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 352.88 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 77,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,096.00/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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