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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.58, 382.83 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.58, 382.83 and 212.14 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.58 : 382.83 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.58/382.83 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.58x = 382.83 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.58x = 81,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,213.24/255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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