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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.51, 350.38 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.51, 350.38 and 220.02 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.51 : 350.38 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.51/350.38 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.51x = 350.38 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.51x = 77,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,088.33/254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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