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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 383.89 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 383.89 and 230.39 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 383.89 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/383.89 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 383.89 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 88,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,443.46/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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