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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 379.15 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 379.15 and 233.22 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 379.15 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/379.15 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 379.15 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 88,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.36/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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