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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 379.62 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 379.62 and 248.07 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 379.62 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/379.62 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 379.62 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 94,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,172.33/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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