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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 379.98 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 379.98 and 242.94 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 379.98 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/379.98 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 379.98 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 92,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,312.34/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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