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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.16 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.16 and 230.72 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.16 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.16 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.16 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 87,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708.61/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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