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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 382.68 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 382.68 and 244.80 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 382.68 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/382.68 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 382.68 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 93,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,680.06/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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