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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 379.39 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 379.39 and 223.90 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 379.39 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/379.39 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 379.39 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 84,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,945.42/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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