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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 384.30 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 384.30 and 232.29 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 384.30 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/384.30 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 384.30 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 89,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,269.05/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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