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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.65, 382.05 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.65, 382.05 and 227.42 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.65 : 382.05 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.65/382.05 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.65x = 382.05 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.65x = 86,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,886.77/254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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