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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.15 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.15 and 215.70 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.15 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.15 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.15 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 82,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214.06/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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