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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 380.79 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 380.79 and 233.21 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 380.79 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/380.79 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 380.79 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 88,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.13/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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