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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 381.67 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 381.67 and 244.85 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 381.67 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/381.67 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 381.67 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 93,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,449.38/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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