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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.24 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.24 and 235.44 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.24 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.24 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.24 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 89,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,759.15/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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