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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.06 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.06 and 217.44 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.06 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.06 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.06 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 82,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.69/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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