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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 350.07 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 350.07 and 230.34 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 350.07 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/350.07 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 350.07 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 80,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,635.12/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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