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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 379.90 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 379.90 and 241.95 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 379.90 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/379.90 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 379.90 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 91,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,916.81/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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