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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 349.08 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 349.08 and 233.93 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 349.08 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/349.08 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 349.08 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 81,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,660.28/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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