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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 352.20 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 352.20 and 223.98 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 352.20 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/352.20 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 352.20 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 78,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,885.76/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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