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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.55 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.55 and 233.49 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.55 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.55 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.55 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 81,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,849.92/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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