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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 381.21 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 381.21 and 234.91 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 381.21 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/381.21 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 381.21 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 89,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,550.04/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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