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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 376.45 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 376.45 and 232.44 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 376.45 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/376.45 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 376.45 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 87,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,502.04/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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