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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 350.34 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 350.34 and 221.80 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 350.34 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/350.34 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 350.34 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 77,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,705.41/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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