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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 380.15 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 380.15 and 241.13 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 380.15 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/380.15 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 380.15 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 91,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,662.46/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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