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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 350.85 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 350.85 and 217.63 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 350.85 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/350.85 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 350.85 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 76,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,355.49/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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