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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 349.77 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 349.77 and 224.09 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 349.77 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/349.77 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 349.77 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 78,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,380.09/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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