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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 349.98 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 349.98 and 237.42 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 349.98 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/349.98 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 349.98 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 83,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,092.25/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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