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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 348.95 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 348.95 and 235.04 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 348.95 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/348.95 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 348.95 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 82,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,014.29/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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