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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.68 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.68 and 216.60 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.68 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.68 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.68 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 76,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,390.49/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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