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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 384.23 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 384.23 and 210.27 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 384.23 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/384.23 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 384.23 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 80,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,792.04/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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