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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 377.36 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 377.36 and 241.50 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 377.36 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/377.36 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 377.36 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 91,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,133.04/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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