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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 351.15 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 351.15 and 234.62 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 351.15 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/351.15 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 351.15 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 82,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,386.81/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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