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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 535.80 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 535.80 and 254.22 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 535.80 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/535.80 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 535.80 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 136,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,211.08/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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