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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 378.12 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 378.12 and 236.96 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 378.12 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/378.12 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 378.12 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 89,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,597.42/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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