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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 379.25 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 379.25 and 244.20 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 379.25 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/379.25 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 379.25 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 92,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,611.56/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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