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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.72 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.72 and 231.53 is: 319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.72 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.72 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.72 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 80,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,968.34/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.53

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