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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 351.75 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 351.75 and 232.54 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 351.75 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/351.75 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 351.75 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 81,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795.95/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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