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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 344.25 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 344.25 and 254.20 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 344.25 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/344.25 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 344.25 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 87,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,508.35/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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