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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 382.32 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 382.32 and 224.44 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 382.32 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/382.32 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 382.32 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 85,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807.90/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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