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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 381.83 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 381.83 and 230.01 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 381.83 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/381.83 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 381.83 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 87,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,827.14/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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