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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 382.90 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 382.90 and 231.67 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 382.90 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/382.90 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 382.90 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 88,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,706.44/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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