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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 350.10 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 350.10 and 233.96 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 350.10 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/350.10 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 350.10 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 81,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,909.40/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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