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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 349.88 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 349.88 and 234.27 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 349.88 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/349.88 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 349.88 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 81,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,965.22/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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