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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.33 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.33 and 215.99 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.33 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.33 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.33 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 82,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,363.47/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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