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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 352.23 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 352.23 and 243.84 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 352.23 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/352.23 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 352.23 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 85,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,887.76/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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