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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 378.89 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 378.89 and 241.26 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 378.89 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/378.89 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 378.89 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 91,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,409.80/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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