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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 383.89 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 383.89 and 237.02 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 383.89 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/383.89 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 383.89 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 90,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,989.61/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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