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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 351.03 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 351.03 and 217.20 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 351.03 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/351.03 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 351.03 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 76,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,245.59/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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