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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 380.70 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 380.70 and 226.78 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 380.70 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/380.70 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 380.70 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 86,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335.15/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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