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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.01 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.01 and 235.42 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.01 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.01 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.01 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 82,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,163.93/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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