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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.73 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.73 and 237.76 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.73 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.73 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.73 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 83,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152.15/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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