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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 377.69 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 377.69 and 234.95 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 377.69 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/377.69 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 377.69 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 88,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,735.20/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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