- Since 3 is in the tenths place, 254.34 is between 254.3 and 254.4
- 254.35 is the midpoint between 254.3 (254.30) and 254.4 (254.40)
- As illustrated on the number line, 254.34 is less than the midpoint (254.35)
- Therefore, 254.34 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 254.3
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