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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 377.99 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 377.99 and 235.92 is: 351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 377.99 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/377.99 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 377.99 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 89,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,174.22/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.94

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