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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.34 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.34 and 228.34 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.34 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.34 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.34 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 87,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.18/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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