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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.26 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.26 and 235.56 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.26 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.26 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.26 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 82,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507.25/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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