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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 381.66 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 381.66 and 229.96 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 381.66 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/381.66 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 381.66 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 87,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,766.53/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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