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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 379.79 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 379.79 and 235.47 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 379.79 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/379.79 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 379.79 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 89,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430.28/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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