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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 382.22 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 382.22 and 241.54 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 382.22 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/382.22 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 382.22 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 92,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,321.42/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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