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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 378.92 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 378.92 and 231.92 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 378.92 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/378.92 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 378.92 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 87,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,879.13/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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