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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.20 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.20 and 228.58 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.20 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.20 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.20 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 87,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.60/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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