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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.43 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.43 and 226.80 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.43 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.43 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.43 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 86,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,281.52/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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