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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 350.77 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 350.77 and 219.51 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 350.77 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/350.77 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 350.77 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 76,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,997.52/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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