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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 382.57 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 382.57 and 234.38 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 382.57 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/382.57 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 382.57 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 89,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,667.13/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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