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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 383.30 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 383.30 and 219.23 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 383.30 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/383.30 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 383.30 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 84,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,030.11/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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