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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 379.77 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 379.77 and 234.33 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 379.77 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/379.77 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 379.77 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 88,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,989.61/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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