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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.15 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.15 and 228.21 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.15 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.15 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.15 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 86,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982.24/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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