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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 351.35 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 351.35 and 238.14 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 351.35 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/351.35 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 351.35 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 83,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,670.49/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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