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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.58 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.58 and 236.67 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.58 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.58 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.58 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 89,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,834.02/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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