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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 379.71 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 379.71 and 220.62 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 379.71 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/379.71 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 379.71 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 83,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,771.62/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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