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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 380.67 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 380.67 and 233.46 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 380.67 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/380.67 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 380.67 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 88,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,871.22/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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