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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.01 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.01 and 238.13 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.01 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.01 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.01 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 90,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,491.78/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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