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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.68 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.68 and 214.74 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.68 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.68 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.68 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 82,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176.70/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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