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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 379.40 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 379.40 and 228.31 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 379.40 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/379.40 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 379.40 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 86,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,620.81/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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