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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 381.48 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 381.48 and 218.84 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 381.48 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/381.48 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 381.48 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 83,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,483.08/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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