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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 379.59 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 379.59 and 227.10 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 379.59 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/379.59 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 379.59 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 86,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204.89/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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