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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.69 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.69 and 229.93 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.69 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.69 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.69 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 87,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761.03/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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