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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.42 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.42 and 253.50 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.42 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.42 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.42 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 110,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,378.97/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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