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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 381.84 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 381.84 and 219.16 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 381.84 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/381.84 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 381.84 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 83,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684.05/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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