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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 379.80 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 379.80 and 230.61 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 379.80 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/379.80 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 379.80 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 87,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,585.68/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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