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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 349.58 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 349.58 and 231.88 is: 319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 349.58 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/349.58 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 349.58 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 81,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,060.61/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.49

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