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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 350.34 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 350.34 and 223.54 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 350.34 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/350.34 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 350.34 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 78,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,315.00/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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