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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 378.23 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 378.23 and 229.24 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 378.23 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/378.23 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 378.23 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 86,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,705.45/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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