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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.78 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.78 and 235.40 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.78 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.78 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.78 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 89,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,635.61/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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