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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 417.79 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 417.79 and 253.26 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 417.79 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/417.79 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 417.79 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 105,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,809.81/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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