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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 350.87 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 350.87 and 219.48 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 350.87 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/350.87 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 350.87 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 77,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,007.85/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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