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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 379.68 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 379.68 and 233.40 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 379.68 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/379.68 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 379.68 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 88,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,617.31/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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