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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 382.20 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 382.20 and 152.08 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 382.20 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/382.20 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 382.20 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 58,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124.98/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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