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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.42 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.42 and 216.02 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.42 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.42 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.42 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 82,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,394.35/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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