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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.58 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.58 and 234.50 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.58 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.58 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.58 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 89,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,246.01/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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