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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.18 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.18 and 235.65 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.18 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.18 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.18 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 89,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,827.38/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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