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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 379.40 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 379.40 and 229.88 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 379.40 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/379.40 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 379.40 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 87,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,215.15/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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