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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 379.56 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 379.56 and 238.58 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 379.56 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/379.56 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 379.56 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 90,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,555.42/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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