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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 380.84 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 380.84 and 223.00 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 380.84 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/380.84 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 380.84 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 84,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,925.25/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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