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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.23 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.23 and 224.58 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.23 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.23 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.23 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 85,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.21/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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