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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.63, 354.23 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.63, 354.23 and 253.39 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.63 : 354.23 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.63/354.23 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.63x = 354.23 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.63x = 89,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758.34/256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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