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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 378.99 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 378.99 and 237.90 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 378.99 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/378.99 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 378.99 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 90,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,161.72/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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