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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.08 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.08 and 216.44 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.08 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.08 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.08 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 82,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695.48/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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