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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 350.39 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 350.39 and 231.35 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 350.39 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/350.39 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 350.39 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 81,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,061.55/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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