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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 379.50 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 379.50 and 234.93 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 379.50 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/379.50 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 379.50 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 89,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,155.94/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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