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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 382.38 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 382.38 and 234.26 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 382.38 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/382.38 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 382.38 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 89,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,576.34/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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