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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 379.71 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 379.71 and 244.23 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 379.71 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/379.71 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 379.71 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 92,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,736.57/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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