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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 426.39 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 426.39 and 253.04 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 426.39 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/426.39 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 426.39 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 107,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,890.33/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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