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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351.36 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351.36 and 217.89 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351.36 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351.36 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351.36 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 76,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,557.83/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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