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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.32 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.32 and 80.22 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.32 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.32 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.32 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 30,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507.64/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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