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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 382.52 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 382.52 and 238.16 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 382.52 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/382.52 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 382.52 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 91,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,102.51/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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