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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.30 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.30 and 220.24 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.30 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.30 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.30 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 83,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,977.51/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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