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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.18 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.18 and 220.12 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.18 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.18 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.18 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 77,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,301.74/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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