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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 382.08 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 382.08 and 235.50 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 382.08 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/382.08 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 382.08 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 89,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,979.84/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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