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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 351.88 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 351.88 and 231.71 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 351.88 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/351.88 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 351.88 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 81,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,531.20/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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