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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 350.91 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 350.91 and 235.02 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 350.91 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/350.91 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 350.91 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 82,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,470.87/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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