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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 351.69 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 351.69 and 227.37 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 351.69 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/351.69 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 351.69 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 79,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963.76/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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