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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.21 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.21 and 215.27 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.21 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.21 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.21 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 75,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,388.49/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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