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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.16 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.16 and 221.70 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.16 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.16 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.16 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 84,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503.17/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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