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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 349.77 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 349.77 and 233.62 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 349.77 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/349.77 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 349.77 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 81,713.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,713.27/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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