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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 350.28 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 350.28 and 238.38 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 350.28 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/350.28 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 350.28 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 83,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,499.75/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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