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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.57 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.57 and 234.77 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.57 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.57 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.57 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 82,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,302.15/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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