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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.28 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.28 and 215.52 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.28 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.28 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.28 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 75,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,492.35/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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