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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 382.29 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 382.29 and 234.20 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 382.29 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/382.29 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 382.29 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 89,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,530.41/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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