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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 381.92 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 381.92 and 229.57 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 381.92 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/381.92 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 381.92 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 87,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.99/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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