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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 349.92 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 349.92 and 224.97 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 349.92 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/349.92 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 349.92 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 78,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,721.50/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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