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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 380.39 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 380.39 and 238.38 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 380.39 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/380.39 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 380.39 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 90,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,677.37/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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