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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 351.30 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 351.30 and 223.71 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 351.30 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/351.30 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 351.30 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 78,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,589.32/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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