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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.81, 1,408.22 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.81, 1,408.22 and 254.81 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.81 : 1,408.22 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.81/1,408.22 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.81x = 1,408.22 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.81x = 358,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,831.74/938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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