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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 380.10 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 380.10 and 233.04 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 380.10 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/380.10 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 380.10 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 88,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,578.50/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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