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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 381.28 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 381.28 and 230.08 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 381.28 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/381.28 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 381.28 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 87,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,724.90/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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