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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.48 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.48 and 217.96 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.48 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.48 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.48 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 76,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,608.58/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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