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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.57 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.57 and 229.02 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.57 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.57 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.57 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 86,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,929.12/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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