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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 379.96 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 379.96 and 231.12 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 379.96 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/379.96 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 379.96 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 87,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,816.36/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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