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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 380.02 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 380.02 and 227.41 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 380.02 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/380.02 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 380.02 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 86,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420.35/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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