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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 382.08 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 382.08 and 219.04 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 382.08 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/382.08 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 382.08 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 83,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,690.80/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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