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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.12 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.12 and 213.84 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.12 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.12 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.12 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 81,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498.70/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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