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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 380.53 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 380.53 and 241.95 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 380.53 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/380.53 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 380.53 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 92,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,070.96/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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