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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 352.14 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 352.14 and 220.32 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 352.14 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/352.14 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 352.14 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 77,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,583.48/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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