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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.06 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.06 and 237.03 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.06 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.06 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.06 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 90,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,085.62/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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