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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.55 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.55 and 219.08 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.55 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.55 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.55 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 77,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,017.91/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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