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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 350.94 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 350.94 and 217.38 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 350.94 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/350.94 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 350.94 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 76,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,287.34/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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