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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 381.83 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 381.83 and 228.99 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 381.83 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/381.83 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 381.83 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 87,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,435.54/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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