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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 379.68 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 379.68 and 238.02 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 379.68 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/379.68 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 379.68 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 90,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,371.43/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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