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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 350.88 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 350.88 and 219.63 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 350.88 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/350.88 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 350.88 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 77,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.77/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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