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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.05 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.05 and 225.05 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.05 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.05 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.05 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 79,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000.92/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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