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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 377.95 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 377.95 and 237.81 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 377.95 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/377.95 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 377.95 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 89,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,879.69/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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