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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 349.67 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 349.67 and 232.49 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 349.67 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/349.67 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 349.67 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 81,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292.96/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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