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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.37 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.37 and 219.39 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.37 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.37 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.37 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 76,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,867.67/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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