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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.98 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.98 and 215.04 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.98 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.98 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.98 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 82,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,356.02/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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