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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 382.06 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 382.06 and 234.46 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 382.06 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/382.06 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 382.06 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 89,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577.79/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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