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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 379.53 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 379.53 and 225.90 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 379.53 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/379.53 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 379.53 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 85,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735.83/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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