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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 350.79 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 350.79 and 215.25 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 350.79 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/350.79 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 350.79 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 75,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.55/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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