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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.73, 384.35 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.73, 384.35 and 212.68 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.73 : 384.35 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.73/384.35 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.73x = 384.35 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.73x = 81,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,743.56/255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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