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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 381.34 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 381.34 and 227.78 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 381.34 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/381.34 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 381.34 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 86,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861.43/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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