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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 382.83 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 382.83 and 234.60 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 382.83 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/382.83 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 382.83 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 89,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,809.60/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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