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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 379.88 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 379.88 and 219.66 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 379.88 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/379.88 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 379.88 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 83,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,443.34/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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