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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.60 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.60 and 253.15 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.60 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.60 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.60 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 107,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,740.64/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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