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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 383.02 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 383.02 and 216.64 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 383.02 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/383.02 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 383.02 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 82,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.45/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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