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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.20 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.20 and 231.20 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.20 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.20 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.20 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 88,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.44/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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