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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.73 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.73 and 234.56 is: 323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.73 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.73 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.73 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 82,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.11/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.63

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