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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 380.34 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 380.34 and 235.88 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 380.34 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/380.34 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 380.34 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 89,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712.70/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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