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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 349.88 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 349.88 and 233.88 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 349.88 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/349.88 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 349.88 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 81,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,828.77/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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