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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 381.75 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 381.75 and 224.32 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 381.75 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/381.75 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 381.75 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 85,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,634.16/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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