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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.58 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.58 and 215.56 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.58 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.58 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.58 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 82,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,684.50/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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