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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.00 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.00 and 219.24 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.00 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.00 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.00 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 83,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,967.82/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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