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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 382.80 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 382.80 and 233.47 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 382.80 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/382.80 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 382.80 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 89,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,372.32/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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