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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 380.66 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 380.66 and 215.51 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 380.66 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/380.66 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 380.66 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 82,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,034.96/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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