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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 352.28 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 352.28 and 216.77 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 352.28 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/352.28 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 352.28 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 76,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,360.89/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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