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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 381.33 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 381.33 and 224.66 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 381.33 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/381.33 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 381.33 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 85,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,667.69/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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