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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 381.66 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 381.66 and 233.78 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 381.66 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/381.66 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 381.66 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 89,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224.47/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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