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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 380.33 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 380.33 and 232.50 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 380.33 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/380.33 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 380.33 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 88,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.56/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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