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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 380.54 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 380.54 and 215.66 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 380.54 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/380.54 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 380.54 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 82,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,067.26/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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