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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 352.03 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 352.03 and 228.67 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 352.03 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/352.03 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 352.03 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 80,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,499.66/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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