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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 383.07 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 383.07 and 219.30 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 383.07 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/383.07 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 383.07 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 84,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,007.25/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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