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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 384.54 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 384.54 and 210.34 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 384.54 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/384.54 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 384.54 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 80,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884.14/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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