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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351 and 234.36 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 82,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,260.36/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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