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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 380.33 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 380.33 and 246.94 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 380.33 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/380.33 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 380.33 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 93,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,917.43/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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