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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 349.74 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 349.74 and 221.10 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 349.74 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/349.74 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 349.74 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 77,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,327.51/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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