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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 379.32 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 379.32 and 234.66 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 379.32 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/379.32 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 379.32 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 89,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011.23/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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