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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 349.71 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 349.71 and 226.53 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 349.71 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/349.71 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 349.71 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 79,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.06/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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