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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 351 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 351 and 237.90 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 351 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/351 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 351 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 83,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,502.90/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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