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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.46 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.46 and 215.32 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.46 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.46 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.46 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 75,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461.05/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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