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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.62 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.62 and 228.50 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.62 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.62 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.62 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 86,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,969.20/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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