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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 351.69 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 351.69 and 221.54 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 351.69 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/351.69 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 351.69 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 77,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.40/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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