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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351.18 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351.18 and 228.44 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351.18 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351.18 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351.18 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 80,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223.56/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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