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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 381.39 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 381.39 and 218.49 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 381.39 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/381.39 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 381.39 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 83,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.90/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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