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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.64 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.64 and 232.08 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.64 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.64 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.64 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 88,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571.01/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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