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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 379.18 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 379.18 and 226.26 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 379.18 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/379.18 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 379.18 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 85,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792.70/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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