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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.63 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.63 and 215.96 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.63 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.63 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.63 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 82,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414.91/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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