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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 379.19 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 379.19 and 226.75 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 379.19 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/379.19 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 379.19 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 85,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,981.33/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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