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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 381.79 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 381.79 and 242.18 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 381.79 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/381.79 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 381.79 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 92,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,461.90/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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