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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 380.03 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 380.03 and 234.90 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 380.03 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/380.03 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 380.03 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 89,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,269.05/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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