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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 350.94 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 350.94 and 233.73 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 350.94 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/350.94 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 350.94 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 82,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,025.21/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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