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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 229.20 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.32 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.32 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.32 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 87,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,627.74/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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