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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.63 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.63 and 241.92 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.63 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.63 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.63 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 92,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082.61/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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