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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.42 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.42 and 220.83 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.42 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.42 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.42 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 77,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,383.25/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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