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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.54 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.54 and 228.63 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.54 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.54 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.54 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 87,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,231.49/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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