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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 380.61 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 380.61 and 235.94 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 380.61 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/380.61 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 380.61 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 89,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,800.62/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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