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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 381.05 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 381.05 and 226.90 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 381.05 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/381.05 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 381.05 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 86,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,461.71/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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