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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.65, 381.56 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.65, 381.56 and 233.37 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.65 : 381.56 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.65/381.56 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.65x = 381.56 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.65x = 89,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,044.44/254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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