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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 381.21 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 381.21 and 230.11 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 381.21 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/381.21 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 381.21 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 87,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,720.23/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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