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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 381.22 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 381.22 and 155.46 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 381.22 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/381.22 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 381.22 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 59,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,263.48/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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