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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 349.88 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 349.88 and 235.44 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 349.88 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/349.88 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 349.88 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 82,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374.57/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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