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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 349.03 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 349.03 and 226.02 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 349.03 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/349.03 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 349.03 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 78,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,888.08/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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