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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.47, 382.33 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.47, 382.33 and 211.45 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.47 : 382.33 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.47/382.33 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.47x = 382.33 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.47x = 80,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,841.24/254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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