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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 352.38 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 352.38 and 220.68 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 352.38 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/352.38 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 352.38 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 77,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,763.22/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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