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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.79 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.79 and 233.13 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.79 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.79 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.79 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 88,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,539.28/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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