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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.54 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.54 and 215.06 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.54 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.54 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.54 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 82,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,481.12/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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