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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 380.96 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 380.96 and 229.37 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 380.96 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/380.96 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 380.96 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 87,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,379.65/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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