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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 348.89 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 348.89 and 234.56 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 348.89 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/348.89 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 348.89 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 81,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,832.72/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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