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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.99 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.99 and 229.19 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.99 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.99 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.99 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 87,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.91/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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