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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.22 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.22 and 219.28 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.22 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.22 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.22 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 76,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,796.24/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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