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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 380.43 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 380.43 and 230.67 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 380.43 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/380.43 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 380.43 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 87,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,753.79/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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