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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.77 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.77 and 238.52 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.77 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.77 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.77 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 83,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663.31/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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