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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 380.26 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 380.26 and 242.70 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 380.26 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/380.26 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 380.26 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 92,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289.10/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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