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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 381.65 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 381.65 and 216.09 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 381.65 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/381.65 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 381.65 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 82,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,469.67/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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