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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 351.60 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 351.60 and 229.96 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 351.60 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/351.60 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 351.60 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 80,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853.94/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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