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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 380.81 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 380.81 and 237.41 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 380.81 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/380.81 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 380.81 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 90,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,406.79/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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