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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 350.39 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 350.39 and 231.24 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 350.39 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/350.39 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 350.39 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 81,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,024.18/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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