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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 380.89 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 380.89 and 227.10 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 380.89 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/380.89 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 380.89 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 86,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,500.12/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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