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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.46 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.46 and 233.45 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.46 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.46 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.46 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 88,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818.39/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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