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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.24 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.24 and 227.82 is: 314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.24 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.24 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.24 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 79,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,791.68/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.14

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